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Posted by Thomas Kim, Managing Director, NetSuite PhilippinesAs one of the world’s tropical equatorial nations that produce the raw material for chocolate, the Philippines is experiencing growth as an exporter of chocolate. Not coincidentally, Theo & Philo is growing in the Philippines as well.A maker of premium artisanal chocolates, Theo & Philo is the brainchild of Philo Chua, who developed a love of cooking with chocolate while working as an IT programmer in Pittsburgh, PA. Whil... Read More...

Posted by Teryll Hopper, Communications Manager of Corporate Citizenship, NetSuiteWhen Trish Tierney and Heather Ramsey founded the Women’s Alliance for Knowledge Exchange (WAKE) in 2015, it was based on their shared belief that women-led organizations around the world are doing important work, but often don’t have access to the latest tools and training that could help them become more efficient. This belief was grounded in their 20 years of experience designing and managing program... Read More...

Posted by Teryll Hopper, Communications Manager of Corporate Citizenship, NetSuiteJorn Lyseggen founded Meltwater in 2001 with only $15,000. As of 2016, the company has grown to serve more than 25,000 clients around the world and is now a global leader in the online media monitoring and analytics space. Encouraged by that success, Lyseggen, who believes that talent is everywhere, went on to create the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) to give aspiring entrepreneurs in Africa ... Read More...

Posted by Teryll Hopper, Communications Manager of Corporate Citizenship, NetSuiteNetSuite employees will soon have the opportunity to use their coding and technical skills for good at NetSuite.org’s first-ever Hackathon 4Good in Manila. Set for Tuesday, November 8, the Hackathon 4Good gives a hand-selected group of employees the chance to develop a NetSuite-based solution for one of our two charity partners – Coca Cola Foundation Philippines and Stop Hunger Now Philippines.Bas... Read More...

Posted by Teryll Hopper, Communications Manager of Corporate Citizenship, NetSuiteOn Wednesday, November 9, close to 200 leaders from nonprofit, social enterprise, government and education will gather at the AIM Conference Center in Manila for NetSuite.org’s 2nd annual Social Impact Accelerated Conference.This year’s theme is “Building Pathways to Greater Social Impact with Technology and Leading Practices.” Free to attend, this day-long event is focused on empowering leaders with the tools, inf... Read More...

Posted by Teryll Hopper, Communications Manager of Corporate Citizenship, NetSuiteSuiteImpact UK volunteers at BlueAcre Horse RescueLast week during Global Impact Week, NetSuite’s 2nd annual week of service, more than 1,500 employees (a 47 percent increase from last year) stepped away from their desks to give back to their local communities. From conducting mock interviews and teaching kids to code in San Mateo and Waterloo, Ontario to helping to prepare meals in Denver, Toronto, and ... Read More...

Posted by Teryll Hopper, Communications Manager of Corporate Citizenship, NetSuite Photo courtesy of Found Animals FoundationWhen Tricia Fitzgerald joined NetSuite as a curriculum developer earlier this year, she was eager to jump into her new role developing training for nonprofit organizations and get the lay of the land. Her manager suggested she participate in the SuiteVolunteers pro bono program, which matches the needs of the nonprofits using NetSuite with the professional skills of NetSui... Read More...

Posted by Teryll Hopper, Communications Manager of Corporate Citizenship, NetSuiteWhen Bret Crosby joined NetSuite as a Solutions Consultant last August, he did so as a remote employee based in Phoenix.While many people envy the perceived freedom and flexibility that working from home offers, Crosby said it can also be isolating. When you work remotely, you naturally miss out on the opportunity get to know your coworkers and feel a sense of camaraderie.Soon after starting with NetSuite, Crosby s... Read More...

Posted by Teryll Hopper, Communications Manager of Corporate Citizenship, NetSuiteIt was while serving as an infectious diseases fellow caring for HIV and AIDS patients at Philippine General Hospital that Dr. Kate Leyritana first began to recognize the barriers that stopped people from getting tested and receiving care once diagnosed with HIV.When attending the HIV clinic for care, it is difficult to stay anonymous, and it often requires patients to take an entire day off of work. What’s m... Read More...

Posted by Teryll Hopper, Communications Manager of Corporate Citizenship, NetSuiteFrom Oct 17-21, thousands of NetSuite employees from around the world will show their commitment to making a positive impact in their communities during Global Impact Week, NetSuite’s annual week of service. Global Impact Week gives employees a chance to celebrate ways to give back locally through volunteer service and in-office donation drives.During last year’s inaugural Global Impact Week, more... Read More...